Live coverage of China U23 vs Thailand U23: Starting lineup announced

Live reporting of the match between China U23 and Thailand U23 within the framework of the CFA Team China 2026 friendly tournament.

Starting lineup

China U23: Yu Jinyong; Wang Shiqin, Zhang Aihui, Peng Xiao, He Yiran, Bao Shimeng; Yang Haoyu, Bao Shengxin, Mutalifu; Xiang Yuwang, Wang Bohao

Thailand U23

What time is the China U23 vs Thailand U23 match, and where to watch it live?

• Time: 18:35 today, March 25
• Location: To be updated
• Tournament: Friendly match CFA Team China 2026
• Live broadcast on: To be updated

To facilitate viewers' follow-up, we will update detailed developments and the match result between China U23 and Thailand U23 through this article.

Expected lineup for China U23 vs Thailand U23

• China U23:Yi Luan (GK), Hu Hetao, Liu Haofan, Peng Xiao, Umidjan Yusup, Yang Xi, Xu Bin, Li Zhenquan, Mutalifu Iminqari, Wang Yudong, Xiang Yuwang.
• Thailand U23:Chomphat Boonlert (GK), Saphon Noywong, Pitchit Chai Sierkratok, Wision Inaram, Usama Tiangkam, Peeranun Buakai, Sittha Boonla, Chawanwit Saelao, Pripon Wongsa, Iklas Sanharon.

Analysis of China U23 vs Thailand U23: A favorable start

At 19:35 on March 25, the China U23 national team will face Thailand U23 in Xi'an within the framework of the Four Nations friendly tournament.

For China U23, the host team enters this friendly tournament missing several key players who contributed to their runner-up finish in the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup. Many names have been promoted to the senior national team, significantly reducing the overall strength. However, this presents an opportunity for new talents to prove themselves. Players like Mao Weijie are expected to make a difference, especially after demonstrating good adaptability in a new position recently. Consequently, China U23's approach may lean more towards control and tactical experimentation rather than a full-force push for victory.

On the other side, Thailand U23 faces a similar situation. Many of their standout players have been called up to the senior national team, meaning the squad participating in this tournament is not their strongest. Nevertheless, the head coach of the "War Elephants" stated that the primary goal is not the result, but to provide young players with opportunities to gain international match experience. This implies Thailand U23 is likely to approach the match with an open mindset, ready to experiment with personnel and tactics.

Considering the comparison, China U23 holds a slight advantage in terms of expertise and plays at home. Meanwhile, Thailand U23 possesses flexibility and a relaxed mentality.